#AE2AC8

#AE2AC8

Overview

#AE2AC8 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 174, 42, 200, in HSL 290.1°, 65.3%, 47.5%, and in CMYK 13.0%, 79.0%, 0.0%, 21.6%. The nearest named color is darkorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#AE2AC8

RGB

174, 42, 200

HSL

290.1, 65.3%, 47.5%

HSV

290.1, 79.0%, 78.4%

CMYK

13.0%, 79.0%, 0.0%, 21.6%

OKLCH

0.5608 0.2386 320.2

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #AE2AC8;
color: #AE2AC8;
border-color: #AE2AC8;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 600 #C026D3

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.3:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.96:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AE2AC8?

RGB(174, 42, 200) · HSL(290.1, 65.3%, 47.5%) · CMYK(13.0%, 79.0%, 0.0%, 21.6%)

Does #AE2AC8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.3:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AE2AC8?

Use FFFFFF text on a #AE2AC8 background; contrast on black is 3.96:1.